Josh and Julie Niland’s spacious lower north shore diner is a great way to experience St Peter’s fin-to-scale philosophy in a more casual setting. But this year, it’s changing the status quo and collaborating with Victor Churchill on a surf and turf menu ($250pp). Plus, a kids’ menu for $75pp.

A fancy roast on Father’s Day – it’s a no-brainer. Bondi’s beachfront gem is putting on a special lunch and dinner menu ($145pp) featuring Wagyu roast, charcoal-fired king prawns and more. Snag one of Promenade’s private dining options and make the day really special.

This sumptuous CBD diner was designed with celebrations in mind. Leading up to Father’s Day, it’ll add a dry-aged tomahawk upgrade to your booking, as well as a special gift for dad. Book here.

Dan Hong’s jazzy CBD diner is the city’s gold standard for modern Cantonese food. And with two spacious levels, around 80 dishes and multiple set-menu options, it’ll set the standard very high for Father’s Day next year. Book your spot here.

There’s something happening in every corner of this gorgeous Sydney institution on Sunday. Enjoy a breakfast spread in the bistro ($75pp), a pan-Asian feast at Betel Leaf ($89pp), or an elegant lunch in the restaurant ($145). There are options for the little ones, too.

This family-friendly, group-ready 120-seater from the Arthur and Jane team has spots left for Sunday lunch and dinner. There’ll be a porchetta special, Spritzes, and a roaming cart scooping gelato tableside.

Just in time for Father’s Day, this classy steakhouse is firing its Sunday lunches up again. It’s elegant but not stuffy, with a Mediterranean-inspired menu powered by a woodfired grill. Also – it’s huge. Lots of room for your crew here.

This moody underground restaurant is one of the best places in town to try the cuisines of China’s Yunnan, Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. Try the best on offer with the golden banquet ($109pp), paired with cocktails inspired by the Chinese zodiac. Book here.

Bistro Manly is putting on a very French Father’s Day feast so you don’t have to ($92pp). Highlights include smoked pork belly, crispy-skin barramundi and chocolate crème brûlée. Those shoreline views are free.

Dad, dumplings and Sydney Harbour – is there a more iconic trio? Hit Lotus for a special banquet ($109pp), which comes with a free Young Henrys beer to go with those sparkling water views. (A kids’ menu is on offer, too.)

Sydney’s original brewpub has been doing its thing since 1841. But this beautiful old spot is changing hands in October. Raise a pint to its long-time owners and Dad on Sunday. The mod-Oz restaurant upstairs is also worth a look in, with a produce-driven menu and an award-winning wine list.

A trip to this seaside boozer gets Dad more than just a solid Father’s Day feed. Book lunch ($79pp) at the Cali-inspired restaurant, Balsa, and there’ll be a free Stone & Wood stubby holder waiting. Plus, if you buy Dad a schooner, Balsa will shout him the next one.

Whether you’re doing pizza and pasta at Double Bay or Matteo’s downtown sibling, Dad gets a complimentary Peroni to celebrate the day. It's true – Italians do it better.

Inspired by the marketplaces of the Middle East, this grand spot is putting on a Father’s Day feast at lunch ($120pp). Highlights include king prawns, and knafeh with macadamia ice-cream. Plus, a complimentary cocktail for Dad. Snag the chef’s table if he needs to brush up on kitchen tricks.

The $55pp set menu is a bit of a steal at Arthur, the handsome brasserie-style spin-off by the Arthur Restaurant crew. There’ll be standouts like kangaroo tartare, pickled mussels and lamb dumplings. Get in here.

Bella Brutta can do no wrong in the pizza department. We love it all, and we think Dad will too. The set menu ($60pp) covers all the hits. Pace yourself, though – the team will ply you with bread, pickled octopus and snacks before the first pizza even hits the table.

The debut Sunday hours for Rafi North Sydney are just in time for Father’s Day. Come for an $85pp banquet menu, which includes a 200g A5 Wagyu scotch fillet, and a complimentary Young Henrys beer with every booking.

This great-grandfather pub is a fitting spot for Father’s Day. It’s jazzed up the Sunday roast with Wagyu beef, plus there’s a kid’s menu to keep the little ones happy. Book the bistro upstairs or take in some live jazz by the fireplace.

Nothing says “I love you, Dad” like a Yorkshire pudding as big as his face. This Surry Hills all-rounder serves one filled with the roast of the week along with all the trimmings. Book yours here.

Dad will love this one – Sydney’s most photogenic brewpub also packs in an Australian-Chinese restaurant like the ones he’d take you to on those family road trips. Book here.

We love this heritage pub on a cracking Sydney day. Tucked down the quiet end of Millers Point, it still feels like a little inner-city secret – with postcard-worthy harbour views and a menu of gastropub hits. Lucky September 1 is set to be a sunny one.

At this northern beaches brewery, making a booking is the hot tip if you’re coming with a crew. Dad will thank you for it – the place packs out, and you certainly won’t find these beers in a bottle shop. You’ll also find a serious menu of burgers, tacos and more.

The prime minister is a big fan of this spot, and Dad will be too. Book a Sunday spot to get Dad’s free schooner on arrival and wood-fired pizza. It’ll be a bit of a party – with live music and a jumping castle for the kids.